In what scenario is immunity granted to a health care provider who reports suspected abuse of a client to a legal authority?
A. The provider believes abuse is occurring and reports it in good faith.
B. The provider can prove the abuse.
C. The provider has at least one other witness to the abuse.
D. The provider has good evidence of abuse.
Question 2
Under what condition can a nurse knowingly share confidential information about a particular client with anyone not involved in the client's care? Select all that apply.
A. If a client states lack of concern about publicly sharing information with anyone.
B. If the client has an extremely contagious disease, the nurse may tell those possibly exposed.
C. In the midst of a legal proceeding if the nurse is asked about such information.
D. When the family asks the nurse to tell the relatives and neighbors so they may be supportive of the patient.
E. When the local public health department decides to market the need for the general population to take protective measures such as immunization.
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